STRATFORD — A local man was charged with first-degree assault in a shooting that took place Thursday night on Success Avenue in town.

On Sunday, David Williams, 39, of Stratford was arrested and charged with first-degree assault, criminal attempt to commit murder, criminal possession of ammunition, weapons in a motor vehicle, reckless endangerment, unlawful discharge of a firearm, and criminal possession of a firearm.

Police said Williams was located with the assistance of the Prince William County Police Department in Virginia. After a standoff which lasted for several hours, Williams was taken into custody. Williams was arrested by warrant and will subsequently be held without bail pending extradition.

The shooting happened around 8:45 p.m. Thursday. At that time, police said a man was shot twice in the torso and was taken to Bridgeport Hospital, where he was in critical condition. Police did not immediately have an update on the victim’s identity or condition Sunday evening.

Stratford police said investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and that investigators ask anyone with further information to contact the Stratford Police Detective Bureau at 203-385-4120.